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Yellow Bee-orchid

Ophrys lutea

Description:

The flower measures about 15mm in diameter and is about 10cm tall. It attracts males bees of the Andrena species resembling the females. Pollination occurs when the male bees try to copulate with the flowers.

Habitat:

Grassy area on flood plain.

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Felix Fleck
Spotted by
Felix Fleck

São Sebastião, Algarve, Portugal

Spotted on Mar 11, 2007
Submitted on Jan 12, 2019

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